Project Manager (Remote- US)

Who We AreJoin a team that puts its People First! Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for eleven consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.

What We DoThe Project Manager oversees one or more projects on an ongoing and regular basis. Individually, or as part of a team, responsible for project planning and statusing, risk management, and issue resolution.

What You'll Do

• Independently oversees multiple medium to large scale complex projects. 

• Coordinates project deliverables, plans and status reports.

• Identifies appropriate resources needed and coordinates schedules to ensure timely completion of project

• Creates project plans specifying goals, strategy, and staffing, scheduling, identification of risks, contingency plans, budgets, and allocation of available resources.

• Facilitates status and milestone meetings with cross functional groups.

• Conducts risk monitoring and controls during a project's duration to ensure ability to achieve expected outcomes, on time and on budget.

• Works closely with end users, business technologies and others to understand and prioritize business goals and information needs related to the project.

• Monitors project budgets including project cost estimates and forecasting.

• Prepares project status reports and keeps team, management and clients informed of project status and related issues.

• May be required to perform duties outside of normal work hours based on business needs.

• Other duties as assigned

What You'll Bring

Required Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.

• Typically have 4-7 years of directly related project management experience

• Certifications: PMP and CSM (Certified Scrum Master) Preferred

• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Certification preferred

• Knowledge of project management best practices and current technologies to plan and communicate effectively with project team and sponsors

• Experience with project management methodologies and techniques

• Experience with applicable business processes sufficient to communicate and consult with team members, customers and management

• Experience with planning, coordinating, and administering projects in a business and/or technology environment.

• Experience with risk management

• Experience with  managing multiple projects or large projects

• Experience with managing project plans and budgets

• Experience with facilitating meetings

• Good verbal and written communication skills sufficient to create project plans and other project documentation

• Knowledge of communication, statusing, and Project Management tools to create project documents and reports

Pay Range: $85,000.00 - $113,300.00 Annually
This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.

First American will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (e.g., the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act).

First American intends to conduct a review of an applicant’s criminal history in connection with a conditional offer. First American reasonably believes that a criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following material job duties for this position potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: handling of confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to First American or its customers, administrating or facilitating financial transactions, and the ability to meet customer-imposed criminal history requirements.

What We OfferBy choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First culture is inclusive for all employees - not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it's the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.

Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.